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$1 Million Invested in Local Schools
In December 2025, we reached a significant milestone, surpassing $1 million in total investments supporting students and classrooms across the San Juan Unified School District. Since our founding, the Foundation has worked to bridge funding gaps in public education by...
Looking for our 2026 STARS!
We are accepting nominations for the 2026 STARS Hall of Fame and Awards. The annual awards celebrate extraordinary alumni, educators and community partners who exemplify innovation, leadership and excellence. This year, the San Juan Education Foundation will honor...
San Juan Education Foundation Awards Grants Thanks to $100,000 Award from Link Logistics Funding
The San Juan Education Foundation announced the awarding of educator grants to six schools across the San Juan Unified School District, made possible through generous support from the Link Logistics Community Grants Program.
These grants fund transformational, site-based projects that strengthen learning environments, expand access to modern tools and technology, and remove barriers to student success.
Fair Oaks Chicken Run Registration Open Now
Join us for a fun, feel-good community tradition that brings people together in support of students and schools. Register today and be part of a run that makes an impact.
ACHIEVE Scholarship Program Accepting Applications
The San Juan Education Foundation is proud to announce that applications are now open for the A.C.H.I.E.V.E. Scholarship Program! Designed to support students as they take the next step after high school, the ACHIEVE Scholarship Program is about more than financial assistance — it’s about investing in students’ potential, goals, and futures.
Celebrating Two Decades of Grantmaking Impact
From dreams to delivery, the San Juan Education Foundation has invested $1M+ in educator-led ideas that make learning more equitable and impactful.
And our Inaugural Legacy STAR Award Winner is…
For 25 years, Evelyn Margolin served as a beloved and visionary special education teacher in San Juan Unified, serving students across grade levels and abilities with unwavering compassion and skill. Throughout her remarkable career, she has been a guiding light...
$126,000 Awarded So Far this School Year
Check out our grant recipients for the 2025-26 school year! From hands-on STEM experiences to new tools that support literacy, wellness, and the arts, each project reflects the dedication and imagination of our San Juan Unified educators. Join us in celebrating their...
Unveiling Our 2025 STARS Hall of Fame Awardees
Each year, the San Juan Education Foundation honors remarkable San Juan Unified alumni whose achievements reflect the very best of our district’s spirit—service, innovation, and excellence. We are proud to announce our 2025 STARS Hall of Fame inductees: Josh Emmett,...
An Evening with the STARS
Established in 2009 by the San Juan Education Foundation in partnership with the San Juan Unified School District, the STARS Hall of Fame celebrates the remarkable accomplishments of San Juan Unified alumni who exemplify innovation, leadership, and excellence. Celebrate with us at the An Evening with the STARS on Friday, October 10, 2025.
PROPEL Grant Program
At the San Juan Education Foundation, we believe that great teaching deserves great support. That’s why our PROPEL Grant Program offers flexible funding for educators and staff ready to make a difference in their classrooms, schools, and communities. The PROPEL Grant Program is open! Apply for a $500, $2500, or $7500 Grant today.